Tag: MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

How can you boost your #BodyImage?

Research suggests spending time in a natural environment: https://www.anglia.ac.uk/news/nature-makes-us-happier-about-our-bodies?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Anglia%20Ruskin%20University

Prof Viren Swami said “We found a clear link between exposure to nature and people reporting more positive body image".

#BeBodyKind #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Just stress? Or postnatal depression?

The British public are almost twice as likely to identify postnatal depression in women than in men.

This new study by Prof Viren Swami suggests our attitudes towards male postnatal depression are more negative.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Read the full story:

Brits fail to recognise male postnatal depression - Anglia Ruskin University

New study led by Anglia Ruskin University shows significant gender differences

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"8-11% of new fathers suffer from postnatal depression".

Prof Viren Swami discusses his experiences of fatherhood and depression and why mental health checks for dads should be expanded: https://www.anglia.ac.uk/news/why-mental-health-checks-for-dads-should-be-expanded?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Anglia%20Ruskin%20University

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #PostnatalDepression

'Me, Myself and I: Why I Chose Mental Health Nursing'

Mervyn developed a greater appreciation of Mental Health when he served eight years in the British Army.

Read about his journey from the Army to Mental Health Nursing: https://www.anglia.ac.uk/blogs/why-i-chose-mental-health-nursing?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Anglia%20Ruskin%20University

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We're hosting a range of free events for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek next week.

Set a reminder for the 16 May and book onto our free workshops here: https://www.facebook.com/events/637379856687293/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Anglia%20Ruskin%20University

Our workshops for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek have been successful today! We took away a few tips for stress management (we’ve included some in our photos below).

And everyone was pleased to see our VIP from last year, Watson the therapy dog, return to our Chelmsford campus!

Scroll through the photos to see how much he’s grown since last time we saw him! 🐶

#ARUAnimals

It's day 2 of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek We had an amazing day yesterday at @AngliaRuskin #Chelmsford celebrating the launch of the week with an interactive marketplace, educational workshops and a free film screening. Today's tip for good mental health is:

Please join us for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek!

Wellbeing Day - ARU - Thursday 11 May

To mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, join us at the Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Awareness Week at Anglia Ruskin University on Thursday 11 May. Doors will be open to the public from 10am till 3pm. It will be a fact-filled day of stalls and workshops hosted by local charities and services including: Health in Mind, Mid and North Essex Mind, Headway, Provide, Age UK Essex, Rethink, Centre Supporting Voluntary Action, Action for Family Carers, Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group and many more! The event is being organised by Health in Mind (Mid Essex Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) in partnership with Mid and North Essex Mind and the Centre Supporting Voluntary Action. Health in Mind provides access to a wide range of talking therapy treatments for adults with common mental health problems. Health in Mind is part of Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Mid and North Essex Mind and is part of the national initiative Improving Access to Psychological Therapies. Entry to the event is FREE, all workshops are FREE to attend and attendees will receive a FREE GOODIE BAG (subject to availability). Parking at the venue at the venue is very limited and it is requested that all visitors use the nearby public car park or the park and rider service. Alternatively, Anglia Ruskin University is a short distance from the town entre which has excellent rail and bus links. More details here.

Wellbeing Day - ARU - Thursday 11 May

“It is estimated that every year four out of 10 people in the UK experience common mental health problems” - #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Discuss and learn more about mental health at our free Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Awareness Week on our #Chelmsford campus on Thursday, 11 May from 10am till 3pm.

Book today! arul.ink/wellbeingday

Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Awareness Week

“It is estimated that every year four out of 10 people in the UK experience common mental health problems such as depression, stress, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder” Discuss and learn more about mental health at the Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Awareness Week at Anglia Ruskin Universit...

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